If you didn't participate in our fall program for Maker Camp After School, don't worry! Here's a recap of the coolest stuff we made this season.
28 engaging hands-on STEM activities that use recylced and craft materials for a home, library, or classroom makerspace
Are you trying to figure out what to put in your makerspace? We created this big list of makerspace supplies and ideas that are easy to find!
Interested in learning how to start, schedule, and manage an elementary Makerspace?! Check out these supply suggestions, organization tips, and more.
In terms of MakerEd, teachers can utilize many different library supplies, including some new ones, to create great learning experiences.
Details on our #MakeyMakeyChallenge with Diana Rendina.
Simple STEM for elementary students Subscribe for Exclusive STEM Freebies STEM Engagement Starts Here our low prep resources are: Best Sellers Latest on the blog Hi there, I’m Brooke Brown! I’m the teacher, mom and curriculum designer behind Teach Outside the Box. If you’re looking for low prep, top quality resources tor STEM, Makerspace, Robotics,...
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As our elementary school library makerspace develops, I am constantly on the look out for new ideas. I LOVE the idea of using golf tees in a...
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What is a makerspace? Here we explore what a makerspace is, how you can create one, and what the benefits are for students.
Utile is a Boston-based design firm built like a think tank.
🚀🔧 Get ready to engineer your own adventure with this DIY rubber bands tank! 🛠️💡 Combine STEM skills with creativity as you design and build a tank with tracks that really work on any ground. Let's roll into innovation! #STEMproject #DIYTank #InnovationAtPlay #DIY #STEMeducation
JP Connolly (@technobiologist) is doing such a great job as this year's President of the New York Consortium of Independent School Technologists. Each year, the Prez is responsible for organizing the location and topic of our monthly face-to-face gatherings. I value these meetings and the group - it's my favorite PLN. It was great to…
STEAM learning (that's science, technology, engineering, art and math) and programming are increasingly popular in public libraries. Check out this collection of inspiring resources that can help make the case for introducing or expanding STEAM in your library and community, as well as provide a range of programming ideas to meet local needs.
TEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education is becoming increasingly important in today's world, and it's never too early to start getting kids interested in these subjects. One way to do this is by introducing them to fun and engaging books that make STEM topics come alive. Here are some great STEM books for kids that are both educational and entertaining.
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the littleBit modules by having them replicate a real-life application and then design their own project that has a purpose. Driving Questions:1. How do littleBits work? What components go in what order? 2. How can you use littleBits to design a flashlight? 3. How can you use littleBits to solve a problem? Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Ask testable questions. Design solutions for pre-defined problems. Understand and apply the idea that there might be more than one “right” answer to a problem by developing multiple solutions for a given problem. Assessment Strategies: There are reflection questions embedded throughout the lesson that can be used to assess and evaluate students’ understanding as they explore littleBits and gain an understanding of basic problem solving skills. There are also additional end-of-lesson reflection questions that can be utilized as exit tickets. Next Generation Science Practices: Asking questions that arise from careful observation of phenomena, models, or unexpected results, to clarify and/or seek additional information. Evaluate competing design solutions based on jointly developed and agreed-upon design criteria. Key Vocabulary: Power Input Output Wire Connector Tips and Tricks: Module cards can be used as scaffolding for students during this lesson. The module cards are included in the littleBits Workshop Set or can be downloaded. The challenge cards – required for Step 4 – can be found on Page 20 of the littleBit Educator’s Guide.
Learn how to create a plan for using your classroom makerspace, by using 3 types of makerspace challenges across the kindergarten year.
Do you use the design process with your students? We use it in our makerspace and for science and social studies projects. Come learn how!
A STEM lab is an ideal place to introduce kids to STEM with a hands-on approach. Here's how you can set up the perfect STEM makerspace for encouraging students to learn by doing.
